Governing Body
Our School Governing Body
Governors are a voluntary body of people who guide and support the strategic direction of the school. They are members of the school team and their contribution to the running of the school is highly valued.
School Governing Body
The instrument of government for Abbotts Ann CE Primary School states that the governing body shall consist of:
- 3 parent governors
- 2 foundation governors
- 1 local authority governor
- 1 staff governor
- 1 headteacher
- 3 co-opted governors
The role of the governing body is a strategic one, its key functions are to:
- Set the aims and objectives for the school
- Set the policies for achieving those aims and objectives
- Set the targets for achieving those aims and objectives
- Monitor and evaluate the progress the school is making towards achievement of its aims and objectives
- Be a source of challenge and support to the headteacher (a critical friend)
Adrian Cole
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: Chair of Governors, Pay Committee
Date Appointed: 23.09.2020
Appointed by: GB
Term of Office: 23.09.2024 - 22.09.2028
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 100%
Kelly Roach
Headteacher
Date Appointed: 01.09.2025
Appointed by: GB / Ex-Officio
Term of Office: not set
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) n/a
Louise Swift
Staff Governor
Date Appointed: 01.09.2017
Appointed by: GB / Staff Vote
Term of Office: 01.09.2021 - 31.08.2025
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Staff member
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 73%
Paul Johnson
Co-opted Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: Pay Committee
Date Appointed: 23.11.2021
Appointed by: GB
Term of Office: 09.02.2022 - 08.02.2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 100%
Joanna Lockhart
Parent-Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: HT Performance Management
Date Appointed: 12.02.2021
Appointed by: GB (No Parent Vote required)
Term of Office: 12.02.2021 - 11.02.2029
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Works for Public Health Team, HCC
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 73%
John Butler
Parent Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: Vice Chair of Governors
Date Appointed: 01.11.2021
Appointed by: GB (No parent vote required)
Term of Office: 01.11.2021 - 31.10.25
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 67%
Rev Teresa Townsend
Foundation Ex-Officio Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: HT Performance Management, Safeguarding Governor
Date Appointed: 023.05.2022
Appointed by: Diocese
Term of Office: not set
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: Governor at another school
Governance roles in other educational institutions: Governor at another school
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 91%
Mrs Rebecca Bailey
Co-Opted Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: HT Performance Management
Date Appointed: 21.09.2022
Appointed by: GB
Term of Office: 21.09.2022 - 20.09.2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 91%
Barry Ruse
Parent Governor
Responsibilities / Committees: Pay Committee
Date Appointed: 21st July 2022
Appointed by: Parental vote
Term of Office: 21.07.2022 - 20.07.2026
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests:
Governance roles in other educational institutions:
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) 73%
Jackie Stephenson
SEN and Inclusion Leader
Date Appointed: 18.09.2024
Appointed by: GB / Associate Governor
Term of Office: not set
Business, Personal & Pecuniary Interests: None
Governance roles in other educational institutions: None
Meetings attended in previous academic year (FGB and Committee) n/a
Abbotts Ann CE Primary School Instrument of Government 2015-05-20
Diversity Statement
The governors believe it is important that boards reflect the diversity of the school communities they serve. Diverse boards promote inclusive school environments and provide diverse role models for staff and young people.
The governors are currently collecting data on the diversity of the board, including data on age, gender, and ethnicity. They will use that data to inform their recruitment and training needs and ensure there is always a diverse range of perspectives around the table to support robust decision making.
Due to our relatively small governing board, we will not publish this diversity data online as individual governors could be identified and we have a legal obligation to protect their personal data.
